Chapter 7—Visitation—The New Testament Plan
Christ’s Methods of Labor—From Christ’s methods of labor we
may learn valuable lessons. He did not follow merely one method; in
various ways He sought to gain the attention of the multitude, that He
might proclaim to them the truths of the gospel.
Christ’s chief work was in ministering to the poor, the needy, and
the ignorant. In simplicity He opened before them the blessing they
might receive, and thus aroused a soul hunger for the bread of life.
Christ’s life is an example to all His followers. It is the duty of all who
have learned the way of life to teach others what it means to believe in
the Word of God. There are many now in the shadow of death who
need to be instructed in the truths of the gospel. Nearly the whole
world is lying in wickedness. Yet we have words of hope for those
who sit in darkness.—
The Review and Herald, May 9, 1912
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The Scope of Christ’s House-to-House Ministry—Our Saviour
went from house to house, healing the sick, comforting the mourners,
soothing the afflicted, speaking peace to the disconsolate. He took
the little children in His arms and blessed them and spoke words of
hope and comfort to the weary mothers. With unfailing tenderness and
gentleness He met every form of human woe and affliction. Not for
Himself, but for others, did He labor. He was the servant of all. It was
His meat and drink to bring hope and strength to all with whom He
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came in contact.—
Gospel Workers, 188
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Christ’s Method Brings True Success—Christ’s method alone
will give true success in reaching the people. The Saviour mingled
with men as one who desired their good. He showed His sympathy for
them, ministered to their needs, and won their confidence. Then He
bade them, “Follow Me.”—
The Ministry of Healing, 143
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This was the way the Christian Church was established. Christ
first selected a few persons and bade them follow Him. They then
went in search of their relatives and acquaintances, and brought them
to Christ. This is the way we are to labor. A few souls brought out and
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